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noun
A shot, worth one point, taken from the free-throw line and without opposition.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A throw taken without interference from the opposition. Such a throw is generally taken after an infringement by the opposing team.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: water polo
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noun
an unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: foul shot, penalty free throw, charity toss, charity throw, charity shot
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: basketball shot
Narrower terms: one-and-one
History
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Across languages
12 source translations are retained for this English entry.
